Study:Tomatoes are beneficial to ward off free radicals in the body

HEALTH NEWS

- Do you like tomatoes? If you are a fan of tomatoes then you are very lucky, because tomatoes have many benefits for health since people found it and almost every one of all ages may eat it.

Research on tomatoes 

Experts say that behind the red colour there is Lycopene, the antioxidant substances which are very good for the body as contained in watermelon, carrots and red peppers. The unique content of lycopene was found to be increased for the tomatoes cooked than raw*1, especially if the tomatoes are cooked with olive oil will greatly assist in the absorption of antioxidants and lycopene itself*2.

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism showed, the postmenopausal women will be spared from the risk of breast cancer if eating tomatoes regularly every day. In addition, the lycopene compound in tomatoes may also protect men from prostate cancer risk*3. therefore, the tomatoes are widely believed as an antidote to cancer.

People who frequently eat tomatoes tend to have a healthy heart conditions. Tomato intake in the body can help lower bad cholesterol and prevent clotting platelet cells in the blood*4.

One of the things that you may not know when you want more antioxidant and vitamin C in tomatoes is by consuming organic tomatoes. Yup, tomatoes are grown organically turned out to have a very high content of phenolic, which it can raise all the antioxidants, according to a study conducted by the University of Barcelona*3.

It looks like the tomatoes were created by God to be one of the magical fruit, in addition to beneficial for skin beauty are also beneficial to ward off free radicals in the body. Has been a lot of research about the benefits of tomatoes, and everyone suggests that tomatoes are one of healthy food.

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Sources:
*1 a study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 
*2 a research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
*3 www.sheknows.com
*4 www.whfoods.com
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A new report: a fingerprint scanner will be installed on Samsung Galaxy S5

TECHNOLOGY NEWS - Rumors about the eyes scanner feature that will be included on the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone has been blown away by the new report stating that Samsung would replace it with a fingerprint scanner. The new report was coming from The Korea Herald.

"Among the different types of biometric sensors that Samsung is testing for its Galaxy S5, the tech giant will go for fingerprint authentication rather than unintuitive user experience of iris recognition."  quoted from unnamed sources. While Samsung's own party has yet to give any response about the report through its official announcement.

The new report might be true, considering the Apple iPhone 5S and HTC One Max have come up with a fingerprint scanner. While LG is also currently reported to be preparing a fingerprint scanner feature for its LG G3 smartphone, which is planned to be released this year.

In addition, Sambon Precision and Electronics Co & Biometric companies IriTech Inc., both denied the rumors about a partnership with Samsung for eyes scanner installation on Galaxy S5.

Well, based on all the facts; Samsung seems to be placing the fingerprint scanner technology in its Galaxy S5, so that it can compete in the market of smartphones with a fingerprint scanner. If not, then the Galaxy S5 may stand alone with its eye scanner technology without an obvious market. It could be Samsung doesn't want to take the risk of market losses if Galaxy S5 keep using the eyes scanning feature.

By looking at the popularity of the Apple iPhone 5S  on the market, then Samsung will probably assign fingerprint scanner feature for its Galaxy S5. In addition, the fingerprint scanner technology looks easier and practical usage compared to the eyes scanner.

So, let's wait for the official news from Samsung about its Galaxy S5. Which of the scanners to be installed on Galaxy S5?

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Google introduced its smart contact lens project

TECH & HEALTH NEWS - Based on the findings of scientists showed that glucose levels can be known through the tears, Google seems to start giving its concern on health issues, especially for diabetics. It can be seen from an announcement that comes from Google's official blog that mentions a new breakthrough project  for checking blood sugar levels in tears. Yes, a smart contact lens project has been introduced by Google, which serves to measure the glucose levels of diabetics.

The contact lenses fitted using a tiny wireless chip and glucose sensor, and it is able to perform a one-time scanning blood sugar per second. Google is confident that its smart contact lens project will facilitate the diabetics in controlling their blood sugar, because many experts and parties related has been involved in creating this smart contact lens that are intended for diabetics.

Google is also trying to cooperate with the FDA and several food associations so that its contact lens product can be marketed immediately.

Although the contact lens is still in the form of the initial design, but it's been a lot of people who support it because it is regarded as a remarkable breakthrough in the field of health and just Google that can make it happen.

However, few people expect much more than that. They argued that the contact lens should be able to do more, not only serves as a reminder of the blood sugar levels of its users. Although they didn't say specifically about what they expect.

Whatever the results later, it deserves respect as a form of Google's concern on the issue of the diabetics. At least it can make users off from the routine blood tests are somewhat painful.

Currently, Google and the team were trying to put up a tiny LED lamp that serves as an alarm when blood sugar levels exceed the recommended limits.

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